tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59690653523311368222018-03-05T13:11:08.630-08:00My Coming Out ... Take TwoFrankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02757834126642785189noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969065352331136822.post-8197020470590912382014-03-24T12:34:00.000-07:002014-03-24T12:44:09.143-07:00<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My name is Frankie hailing from New Orleans currently living the dream in Manhattan.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am here to be quite frank with you.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Two years ago today I found out I was HIV positive and my life changed forever ultimately for the better (a blessing in disguise). I was told to focus on the 'positive' and that life would be okay. Did I cry? Absolutely. I cried my eyes out but I could not change what had been done so I moved forward with a new mindset.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The 'Joe' you read about in the article (<u><a href="http://southfloridagaynews.com/Columns/column-the-importance-of-getting-tested-for-hiv.html">http://southfloridagaynews.com/Columns/column-the-importance-of-getting-tested-for-hiv.html</a></u>) was me two years ago. I am happy to say that today my health is impeccable and I am undetectable for almost a year and a half. Today I choose to let go of my secret and come out as an HIV + undetectable man who is comfortable in his skin and lives shame free. Being open about my status gives a sense of relief very similar to when I came out. I no longer have to remember who knows and who does not. This is me.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am a bright, creative, happy, and healthy guy living life to the fullest. I hope that my coming out will help you think differently about HIV.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">&nbsp;Know your status. Live freely.</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">&nbsp;XO</span><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Frankie<span id="goog_41668209"></span><span id="goog_41668210"></span></span>Frankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02757834126642785189noreply@blogger.com0